Miracle Worker
AUDITION INFORMATION
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AUDITION DATES – September 29, 2024 (Sunday) and September 30, 2024 (Monday) @ 6:30pm. Call backs to be announced if necessary.
LOCATION: Actors Guild of Parkersburg Rehearsal Hall @ 724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. (Enter through black door on Market Street and go up the stairs to the top floor).
NOTE: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Specific scenes will be posted here prior to the audition dates. Please check back.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, January 17 @8pm
Saturday, January 18 @8pm
Sunday, January 19 @2:30
Friday, January 24 @8pm
Saturday, January 25 @8pm
Sunday, January 26 @2:30pm
PRODUCTION STAFF
Charlie Matthews – Director
Sue Lamp – Assistant Director
Terri Borrelli – Production Assistant
Marsha Mueller – Stage Manager
Nathan Arnold – Technical Director
David Rexroad – Advisor
SHOW DESCRIPTION
The Miracle Worker is the tremendous, heartwarming story of an incredible friendship and bond between a teacher, Annie Sullivan, and her deaf and blind student Helen Keller. Set in Tuscumbia , Alabama Helen contracts an illness at 18months old that leaves her blind and deaf. Her parents, who pity and spoil their afflicted daughter and are desperate to have order hire a young Annie Sullivan to try and reach the mind of Helen. After many battles and disciplined weeks together, Annie breaks through to Helen , giving her a connection to language and all the world has to offer.
ACTORS NEEDED : Six (6) female and Five (5) male of varying ages.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
HELEN KELLER
Helen Keller, who appears to be 8-11 years old, is a deaf, blind mute. She is trapped in her own world, unable to speak, hear, or see. She is almost not human as she has been blind and deaf since she was stricken with scarlet fever as a baby. She is involved in intense physical scenes. Must have a strong connection to Annie Sullivan.
ANNIE SULLIVAN
Annie Sullivan, who appears to be in her early-late 20’s , is Helen’s teacher. She is a strong and vibrant woman who is determined to connect Helen to the world. Her challenging past is what drives her to push Helen to the brink. There is a crude vitality to her and she is undeterred by the Keller’s protection of their daughter Helen. She is involved in intense physical scenes. Must have a strong connection to Helen . The use of some sign language will be required. Irish accent is a plus.
CAPTAIN ARTHUR KELLER
Age 40’s - 50’s, is Helen’s father. As a captain (post civil war) , he is stern, but devoted to his family. He struggles to connect to young Helen, but he is loving nonetheless. Southern accent needed.
KATE KELLER
Age 30’s – 40’s, is Helen’s mother. She is tormented by Helen’s perceivable insurmountable disability. She seeks to please Helen in order to avoid the tantrums and to compensate for her extreme misfortune. She is a captain’s wife , completely devoted to her husband, but a fiercely devoted mother as well. She is determined to give Helen any chance she can get. Southern accent needed.
JAMES KELLER
Age teens – 20’s, is Helen’s half brother, the son of the captain. He is described as indolent. He sees Helen as mentally defective and believes it is best she be put in an asylum. Southern accent needed.
AUNT EVE
Age 30’s – 50’s, is Helen’s aunt. She is a talkative, opinionated woman who serves as the catalyst for the Keller’s contact with the Perkins School for the Blind. Southern accent needed.
MR. ANAGNOS/ DOCTOR
Age 40’s – 50’s, is Annie’s counselor at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. A dear and kind man, he is very fond of Annie. He serves as a mentor and friend. Will double as the Doctor.
VINEY
Age 30’s – 60’s is a servant. She is cheerful and very loving towards the Keller children.
MARTHA
Age 8-12 – she is a playmate of Helen.
PERCY
Age 8-12 – he is a playmate of Helen.
( Age ranges listed are the character’s age not necessarily the actor’s age )
LOCATION: Actors Guild of Parkersburg Rehearsal Hall @ 724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. (Enter through black door on Market Street and go up the stairs to the top floor).
NOTE: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Specific scenes will be posted here prior to the audition dates. Please check back.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, January 17 @8pm
Saturday, January 18 @8pm
Sunday, January 19 @2:30
Friday, January 24 @8pm
Saturday, January 25 @8pm
Sunday, January 26 @2:30pm
PRODUCTION STAFF
Charlie Matthews – Director
Sue Lamp – Assistant Director
Terri Borrelli – Production Assistant
Marsha Mueller – Stage Manager
Nathan Arnold – Technical Director
David Rexroad – Advisor
SHOW DESCRIPTION
The Miracle Worker is the tremendous, heartwarming story of an incredible friendship and bond between a teacher, Annie Sullivan, and her deaf and blind student Helen Keller. Set in Tuscumbia , Alabama Helen contracts an illness at 18months old that leaves her blind and deaf. Her parents, who pity and spoil their afflicted daughter and are desperate to have order hire a young Annie Sullivan to try and reach the mind of Helen. After many battles and disciplined weeks together, Annie breaks through to Helen , giving her a connection to language and all the world has to offer.
ACTORS NEEDED : Six (6) female and Five (5) male of varying ages.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
HELEN KELLER
Helen Keller, who appears to be 8-11 years old, is a deaf, blind mute. She is trapped in her own world, unable to speak, hear, or see. She is almost not human as she has been blind and deaf since she was stricken with scarlet fever as a baby. She is involved in intense physical scenes. Must have a strong connection to Annie Sullivan.
ANNIE SULLIVAN
Annie Sullivan, who appears to be in her early-late 20’s , is Helen’s teacher. She is a strong and vibrant woman who is determined to connect Helen to the world. Her challenging past is what drives her to push Helen to the brink. There is a crude vitality to her and she is undeterred by the Keller’s protection of their daughter Helen. She is involved in intense physical scenes. Must have a strong connection to Helen . The use of some sign language will be required. Irish accent is a plus.
CAPTAIN ARTHUR KELLER
Age 40’s - 50’s, is Helen’s father. As a captain (post civil war) , he is stern, but devoted to his family. He struggles to connect to young Helen, but he is loving nonetheless. Southern accent needed.
KATE KELLER
Age 30’s – 40’s, is Helen’s mother. She is tormented by Helen’s perceivable insurmountable disability. She seeks to please Helen in order to avoid the tantrums and to compensate for her extreme misfortune. She is a captain’s wife , completely devoted to her husband, but a fiercely devoted mother as well. She is determined to give Helen any chance she can get. Southern accent needed.
JAMES KELLER
Age teens – 20’s, is Helen’s half brother, the son of the captain. He is described as indolent. He sees Helen as mentally defective and believes it is best she be put in an asylum. Southern accent needed.
AUNT EVE
Age 30’s – 50’s, is Helen’s aunt. She is a talkative, opinionated woman who serves as the catalyst for the Keller’s contact with the Perkins School for the Blind. Southern accent needed.
MR. ANAGNOS/ DOCTOR
Age 40’s – 50’s, is Annie’s counselor at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. A dear and kind man, he is very fond of Annie. He serves as a mentor and friend. Will double as the Doctor.
VINEY
Age 30’s – 60’s is a servant. She is cheerful and very loving towards the Keller children.
MARTHA
Age 8-12 – she is a playmate of Helen.
PERCY
Age 8-12 – he is a playmate of Helen.
( Age ranges listed are the character’s age not necessarily the actor’s age )